Tourism
Not enough cooks in the kitchen
Tourism is booming this season, but a chronic shortage of chefs could leave some of them with a nasty taste in their mouth if New Zealand's food isn't up to scratch. Audio
Exporters not fazed by China slowdown
New Zealand companies are not panicking about China's slowing economy, saying Chinese consumers' appetite for their goods remains undiminished.
Travel: Punakaiki
Lynn Freeman heads to the West Coast of the South Island, to a township that is all too often only seen as a quick stop to see the famous Pancake Rocks, blowholes, en route to bigger neighbours… Audio, Gallery
Cap isn't answer to problems caused by tourists
A suggestion to put a cap on the number of tourists who come to New Zealand in the summer months has been met with scepticism. Audio
Strong tourist season, but pressure on resources
It's shaping up to be a strong tourism season for the country, and while that's good news for the economy, it could stretch local services and resources. Audio
The Western Isles (Part 2)
The Isle of Lewis is on the same Island as Harris but so very separate in many ways. Lewis is best known for the impressive Callanish standing stones that date back to the Bronze Age. There are also… Audio, Gallery
Clean Water Tour pushing to raise the bar on water quality
Campaigners are set to start a month-long road trip through the country in an bid to lift the minimum standard of fresh water from wadeable to swimmable. NIWA figures show that more than 60 percent of… Audio
The Western Isles (Part 1)
Lynn Freeman travels to the Outer Hebrides off the coast of mainland Scotland. Also known as the Western Isles, it's actually an island chain that includes the Isles of Skye, Mull, Benbecula, Barra… Audio, Gallery
Regional Snapshot: Southland
Find out about the issues facing Southland with television producer and broadcaster Tom Conroy. It's an area that benefits from fertile agricultural land and some tourist meccas like Stewart Island… Audio, Gallery
Regional Snapshot: Central North Island
Daniel Hutchison is editor of the Rotorua Review, the Taupo Times, and the Ruapehu Press. He's got a snap-shot of the big issues in his (rather large) region: from Rotorua's rising house prices to the… Audio
Travel - Venice
Venice is one of the world's most popular tourist destination - no surprise there. But increasing numbers of vast cruise ships now tower over the low lying historic city, and there are concerns Venice… Audio, Gallery
Summer set to be tourism record-breaker
This summer is set to be the biggest ever for the tourism industry and holidaymakers are being warned to book accommodation as soon as possible. Audio
Tourism industry warns of busy season
The tourism industry is expecting its busiest season ever. Audio
Surge in tourist numbers putting pressure on
The tourism industry is scrambling to ensure there are enough hotel beds and tourist buses for the record numbers of visitors expected this summer. Audio
Tourism boom bringing strains
New Zealand remains the destination of choice for literally millions of foreign tourists according to the latest migration and visitor data. Audio
Migration, tourism raise economic hopes
New Zealand is continuing to draw people here to work and play in record numbers.
Economy grows, but surging immigration tempers per capita gains
The economy has shrugged off a lacklustre start to the year, with tourism and manufacturing powering a pick up in growth. Audio
Conservationists upset at proposed road
Conservationists are up in arms at the prospect of a road linking West Coast and Nelson through the Kahurangi National Park. Audio
Injured tourist rescued after 30m fall
An Israeli tourist has been rescued from a mountain in the Arthur's Pass area with broken leg and head injuries after sliding 30 metres down steep ice onto rocks.
Weak NZ dollar helping hiring activity
A weaker New Zealand dollar is helping create steady hiring activity, according to a new survey of more than 600 employers.
